Webinar Description

This presentation will include immigration court ethics and protocol, some background about EOIR (Executive Office of Immigration Review), the role of the interpreter in this environment as well as information regarding the different immigration court hearing settings, for example, cancellation of removal, adjustments, asylum, withholding of deportation, protection under the UN Convention Against Torture or CAT, pre- and post-conclusive voluntary departures, citizenship claims, etc. 

We will take a look at the different scenarios and the role of the interpreter in Immigration (civil proceedings) and Federal and State criminal court proceedings. Additionally, we'll explore language differences or similarities of standard legal terminology vs. immigration jargon, and the importance of cultural awareness in translation.

The session will also cover the relationship between the court (EOIR), the Department of Homeland Security (the attorneys who represent the government), US Citizens and Immigration Service (USCIS) and Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE).

Participants will receive information regarding monolingual (English) and bilingual (Spa<>Eng) glossaries of terms associated with immigration as well as a list of the definitions of the different sections of the law for EOIR (Executive Office of Immigration Review).

Join us for Part 1 and expand your knowledge of immigration interpreting, from EOIR procedures to essential legal vocabulary.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Gain knowledge about interpreting in immigration court.

  • Learn the differences between civil and criminal proceedings

  • Familiarize yourself with the history of EOIR

  • Review the ethics and protocols in this area of the law

  • Acquire new vocabulary

Continuing Education

Continuing education credits are approved for the following states: 

2.5 CEUs: (States pending)

For states not listed, students can individually apply for CEUs in the specific state or states where needed by submitting all necessary information required by state prior to attending.


Questions? Contact us!

(407) 677-4155 | email: [email protected]

Meet the Presenter

Francesca Samuel

Francesca Samuel is a freelance interpreter, translator and founder of alacartetranslations.com, a web-based translation company she founded in 2000. She has been a member of the National Assoc. of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators and the American Translators Association since 1999, and has served in numerous committees for both organizations, including ATA Spanish Division administrator. A past board member and treasurer of NAJIT, she is also past president of Arizona Translators and Interpreters. Francesca has been interpreting in EOIR for over 25 years and is an avid advocate for the profession and a volunteer who loves to mentor newcomers as well as experienced professionals returning to the immigration field. She has presented on immigration, business management, scam prevention and social media marketing at several annual conferences including FIT, NAJIT, CFI, ATA and ATI, as she continues to spread awareness about issues affecting the profession. A proud native of PR, Francesca lived in NYC and LA before settling down in Tucson, where she now lives with her husband and family.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome!

    • Webinar Description
  • 2

    Webinar Replay

    • SOSi26-08: Immigration Proceedings [Part 1] - Webinar and Resources
  • 3

    Certificate of Completion

    • Final Quiz

    • Final Quiz

    • Feedback Survey

    • Thanks for watching!

Student Access

Student access on this platform is limited the same as if attending a live class.

  • All SOSi courses include 30 days of access. Our 40 hour courses include 6 months of access. All other courses can be accessed for 3 months.

  • We want to help you get the most out of our classes. If you need additional time please contact us.

  • 407-677-4155

  • [email protected]